William Riddoch

M, #10090, b. 23 February 1851, d. 18 July 1914
Pedigree
     William Riddoch was born illegitimate on 23 February 1851 at Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Riddoch and Jane Pirie. William Riddoch was a farm servant, general labourer, carter, wholesale grocer's warehouseman and night watchman. He married Isabella Fraser at Fishrie Green, New Byth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 19 June 1875.2,3,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 19 School Lane, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Elisabeth Riddoch, daughter; Isabella Riddoch, daughter; Jane Riddoch, daughter; Maggie L Riddoch, daughter.5

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Buchan Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Isabella Riddoch, daughter; Jeannie Riddoch, daughter; Annie Riddoch, daughter; Katie Riddoch, daughter.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 28 Hill Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Riddoch, head; Isabella Riddoch, wife; Jeannie Riddoch, daughter; Annie Riddoch, daughter; Katie Riddoch, daughter.7
William Riddoch was found on a passenger list for 13 May 1910 of the passenger ship 'Empress of Ireland'.8 William died on 18 July 1914 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 63.9 He was buried after 18 July 1914 at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.9

Children of William Riddoch and Isabella Fraser

Citations

  1. [S9683] William Riddoch, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Alvah, Surname: Riddoch. Forename: William. Parents: Alexander Riddoch / Jean Pirie. Gender: Male. Date: 23/02/1851. Parish Number: 146. Ref: 20 190. Parish: Alvah.
  2. [S9684] William Riddoch to Isabella Fraser, Marriage entry, "1875 on the Nineteenth day of June at Fishrie Green, New Byth, King Edward. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. William Riddoch, Farm Servant (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence Deuchries, Parish of Alvah, parents Alexander Riddoch Engineer and Jane Pirie, Domestic Servant. Isabella Fraser, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Nether Brae, New Byth, King Edward, parents Francis Fraser Farmer and Isabella Fraser M.S. Carle. John Falconer, Minister New Byth. William Gavin Witness. John Fraser Witness. Registered 1875 June 19 at Fishrie Green, New Byth district, A.J. Ross Registrar."
  3. [S9678] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Riddoch, male. Spouse: Isabella Fraser. Marriage: 19 JUN 1875, King Edward, Aberdeen, Scotland."
  4. [S9654] William Riddoch, Isabella Fraser, Surname: Riddoch. Forename: William. Spouse Surname: Fraser. Spouse Forename: Isabella. Year: 1875. Ref: 210/2 9. Registration District Name: New Byth.
  5. [S9663] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Riddoch, head, married, male, age 28, born in Alvah, Banffshire, general labourer, resident at 19 School Lane, Banff."
  6. [S9660] 1891, Scottish Census, "William Riddoch, head, married, male, age 38, born in Banffshire, carter, resident in Buchan Street, Macduff."
  7. [S9657] 1901, Scottish Census, "William Riddoch, head, married, male, age 49, born in Alvah, Banffshire, grocer's warehouseman, resident at 28 Hill Street, Aberdeen."
  8. [S9676] Ship's passenger list,1910, Empress of Ireland, No. of S.S. Contract Ticket: 121139, Name of Passenger: William Riddoch, male, age 56 years, Married, Single or Widowed: married, Have you ever been in Canada before? No, Do you intend to permanently reside in Canada? Yes, Are you able to Read? Yes, Are you able to Write? Yes, Country of Birth: Scotland, Race of People: Scottish, Destination Post Office: Vancouver, Province: BC, What was your Occupation in Country from which you came: Warehouseman, What is your intended Occupation in Canada? Farming, Have you ever worked as farmer, farm labourer, etc? Yes, Farming for 20 years, Religious Denomination: Presbyterian.
  9. [S9682] William Riddoch and Isabella Fraser, Monumental inscription, "Night Watchman, B.C. Electric Railway, WILLIAM RIDDOCH 1851/52 - 1914 Died in the line of Duty
    and his wife ISABELLA FRASER 1854 - 1930
    Remembered by his Colleagues and many Descendants."